San Antonio Rampage goalie Brian Foster, left, and defenseman Zach Miskovic, right, defend against Houston Aeros right wing Justin Fontaine, center, during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston. less

San Antonio Rampage goalie Brian Foster, left, and defenseman Zach Miskovic, right, defend against Houston Aeros right wing Justin Fontaine, center, during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season ... more

San Antonio Rampage right wing Jed Ortmeyer, left, looks on Houston Aeros goalie Mike Condon, center, and defenseman Kyle Medvec, right, defend during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston. less

San Antonio Rampage right wing Jed Ortmeyer, left, looks on Houston Aeros goalie Mike Condon, center, and defenseman Kyle Medvec, right, defend during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at ... more

Houston Aeros right wing Justin Fontaine is greeted by teammates after he scored a goal during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston.

Houston Aeros right wing Justin Fontaine is greeted by teammates after he scored a goal during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston.

San Antonio Rampage right wing Jed Ortmeyer, left, looks on as Houston Aeros center David McIntyre, left, plays from a knee during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston. less

San Antonio Rampage right wing Jed Ortmeyer, left, looks on as Houston Aeros center David McIntyre, left, plays from a knee during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center ... more

San Antonio Rampage defenseman Jonathan Racine and goalie Brian Foster let a shot from Houston Aeros right wing Dan DaSilva slip by during the second period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston. less

San Antonio Rampage defenseman Jonathan Racine and goalie Brian Foster let a shot from Houston Aeros right wing Dan DaSilva slip by during the second period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota ... more

Houston Aeros right wing Dan DaSilva celebrates a score as San Antonio Rampage left wing Evan Barlow lookson during the second period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Aeros right wing Dan DaSilva celebrates a score as San Antonio Rampage left wing Evan Barlow lookson during the second period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April ... more

Houston Aeros left wing Kris Foucault, top, trips us San Antonio Rampage right wing Jed Ortmeyer during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Aeros left wing Kris Foucault, top, trips us San Antonio Rampage right wing Jed Ortmeyer during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in ... more

The Houston Aeros celebrate after Justin Fontaine scored a goal against the San Antonio Rampage during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston. less

The Houston Aeros celebrate after Justin Fontaine scored a goal against the San Antonio Rampage during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in ... more

Houston Aeros left wing Stephane Veilleux, left, and Erik Haula, center, get tangled with San Antonio Rampage defenseman Jonathan Racine during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Aeros left wing Stephane Veilleux, left, and Erik Haula, center, get tangled with San Antonio Rampage defenseman Jonathan Racine during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the ... more

San Antonio Rampage center Wade Megan loses his balance as Houston Aeros defenseman Drew Bagnall looks on during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston. less

San Antonio Rampage center Wade Megan loses his balance as Houston Aeros defenseman Drew Bagnall looks on during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, ... more

San Antonio Rampage right wing Jon Rheault, left, skates past Houston Aeros center Carson McMillan, right, during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston. less

San Antonio Rampage right wing Jon Rheault, left, skates past Houston Aeros center Carson McMillan, right, during the first period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, ... more

Ken Hoffman has a tip for watching hockey games on TV that involves looking for sticks in the air. Joel Broda celebrates after scoring a goal for the Houston Aeros at Toyota Center last year.

Ken Hoffman has a tip for watching hockey games on TV that involves looking for sticks in the air. Joel Broda celebrates after scoring a goal for the Houston Aeros at Toyota Center last year.

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The Houston Aeros celebrate a 4-1 win over the San Antonio Rampage after their final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston.

The Houston Aeros celebrate a 4-1 win over the San Antonio Rampage after their final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Aeros defenseman Paul Mara, left, celebrates a 4-1 win over the San Antonio Rampage with goalie Mike Condon after their final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Aeros defenseman Paul Mara, left, celebrates a 4-1 win over the San Antonio Rampage with goalie Mike Condon after their final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in ... more

The Houston Aeros ward off a shot from the San Antonio Rampage during the third period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston. The Aeros won 4-1.

The Houston Aeros ward off a shot from the San Antonio Rampage during the third period of the Aeros final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston. The Aeros won 4-1.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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The Houston Aeros celebrate a 4-1 win over the San Antonio Rampage after their final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston.

The Houston Aeros celebrate a 4-1 win over the San Antonio Rampage after their final regular-season game at the Toyota Center Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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